The history of Amasya goes back until 4000 BC. According to the Greek historian Strabon, who was from Amasya, the city had taken the name Ameseia because of being founded by Amazon Amasis.

The city that had been under the sovereignty of Hittites and Assyrians. Later it was invaded by The Pontus Kingdom and made the capital in the 3^rd century (BC).

Amasya had a historical importance by being the capital of Pontus Kingdom Mithradates I had made the city capital and Amasya had been the capital of the Kingdom for two centuries. The city had gone under the sovereignty of Romans, Danishmetians, Mongolians, Ilhanians and Ottomans afterwards. Today, it is one of the important cities of Turkey.

The city is near Tokat River that is known as the main arm of Yesilirmak River, and it is 400 meters high from the sea. The aqueducts that legendary hero Ferhat brought water to the city were built here. According to the legend The Ferhat Aqueducts were made by Ferhat for his love Sirin.

Amasya’s area is 5520 km² and its administrative districts are; Goynucek, Gumushacikoy, Merzifon, Suluova (Suluca), Tasova (Yenisenbuku). The most important stream of the city is Yesilirmak River.

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